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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.03, 22,800.32 and 7,307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.03, 22,800.32 and 7,307.58 is: 10,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.03 : 22,800.32 = 7,307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.03/22,800.32 = 7,307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.03x = 22,800.32 × 7,307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.03x = 166,615,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,615,279.90/15,209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.02

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